Former Cagliari footballer Andrea Capone found dead with head injury

Andrea Caponeformer Cagliari footballer, was found mort this morning with a head injury inside a downtown hotel. On site, 118 and the police. Based on initial indiscretions, it appears that the man fell accidentally, perhaps from the stairs, hitting his head. News that shook the world of football, particularly that of Sardinia.

Andrea Capone, former Cagliari footballer found dead in a hotel with a head injury: investigations underway

Who was Andrea Capone

Born in 1981, Capone was 43 years old and had been a footballer for Cagliari. Trained in the Rossoblù youth teams, he followed the entire path within the Sardinian club, even reaching Serie A, making his debut in the first division on August 28, 2005 during Siena-Cagliari. He also wore the jerseys of Sora, Treviso (2004-2005), Vicenza (2006-2007), Grosseto and Salernitana, the latter two in 2009. He also wore the national under-20 team jersey in 2001.

Death

Andrea was in Palazzo Tirso and was found lifeless with a head injury, which could have been caused by an accidental fall. In January he should have been 44 years old. The police went to the hotel on Place Deffenu and are carrying out checks to determine the causes of death.

Condolences from Cagliari

«Cagliari Calcio – we can read on the site – learns with dismay and deep sadness the news of the disappearance. The bond with his Earth will remain impossible to shake, for a boy always known for his professionalism, his dedication and his passion. Qualities that will remain in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him, to meet him on and off the field. Cagliari Calcio huddles around the family in this moment of great pain».